Blast Processing - An Interview with Console Wars directors Blake J. Harris and Jonah Tulis!

October 01, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Interview, Podcast, Video Games, RPC Games, Renegade Arcade

Welcome to another special edition of the Renegade Arcade here on the RPC Podcast Network! This episode, Jacob and I had the chance to interview the awesome co-directors of the Console Wars documentary, currently available on CBS All Access! This was an incredible opportunity to speak with fellow gamers about a time which seems so long ago, and yet I still remember it like it was yesterday. Ah, the nostalgia. The documentary, like Harris’ book, is chock full of discussions with industry luminaries like Nintendo’s Howard Lincoln and Gail Tilden, along with Sega’s Tom Kalinske and Al Nilsen. It’s a veritable wealth of first-hand accounts and behind the scenes info, and it is just glorious for gaming history buffs like myself. Click that link and let’s ride the time wave back to the early 1990s!

Wrasslin', Preorders, and Crystals - Free For All #6

September 30, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Podcast Network, Free For All, Video Games, Spoilers, Renegade Arcade

Welcome back to the most electrifying podcast in the world of entertainment: The Free For All! It’s been a while since we did a free-flowin’ discussion about the things that interest us, so Mike, Brock, Josh, Kristal, and Keona sat down to chat about the Sony Playstation 5 preorder fiasco, the Microsoft Xbox Series S/X preorder kerfuffle, David Ayer’s Tax Collector film, Netflix’s Dark Crystal: Age of Resistance cancellation, a bit of wrestling news, the Beatles’ most famous songs, and so much more! Smash that play button!

Oscar Best Picture Hopefuls

September 28, 2020 by Jacob Krehbiel in Editorial, Movies, RPC Movies

Whether the Academy can have this ceremony in a physical space or they will have to go virtual like every other award season so far this year, I'm looking forward to having a whole slate of movies to watch during the next few months leading up to it. It will also be the first Oscars season where they are implementing their new standards of diversity and inclusion for their nominees, so expect another incredible victory for misrepresented groups after Parasite winning Best Picture, so don't expect another Green Book situation anytime soon. It also explains the revealing stories of most of the movies that Variety predicts will be the frontrunners for the top prize. If the amazing buzz that these flicks have elicited is any indication, this will be a superb lineup and I can't wait to watch every one of them either in my living room or in the theater when it's safe.

Dogmas, Karaoke, Shrooms, and Shorts! - Tooned Up #16

September 25, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Podcast, RPC Animation, Tooned Up

The latest episode of Tooned Up is a doozy, my friends! Up first, Mike and Cameron deliver all the latest animation news, which is a laundry list in itself. Plus reviews and discussions of Cartoon Saloon’s Wolfwalkers, Netflix’s hit show Aggretsuko and their newest arrival, Jurassic World: Camp Cretaceous, as well as an animated series based on Capcom’s popular RPG, Dragon’s Dogma, and HBO Max’s latest, The Fungies. So sit back, grab a cold one, and enjoy the episode!

Amy Acker Interview - An RPC Exclusive!

September 23, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Interview, TV, RPC Podcast Network, Streaming Wars

Welcome to a super-special exclusive interview here on RPC! I’m so proud of this one, and am so elated to have had the opportunity to speak with actress Amy Acker, who has played such characters as Winifred “Fred” Burkle on Angel, Kelly Peyton on Alias, Samantha “Root” Groves on Person of Interest, and many others! She’s a prolific and talented actress, a skilled writer and director, and the sweetest person you could ever meet! Please click that link and enjoy the interview!

Starlite Comic Book Interview - RPC Capes #3

September 22, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Comic Books, Interview, Podcast, RPC Capes

Welcome, one and all, to an extra-special edition of RPC Capes, wherein we chat with writer and co-creator Travis Webb, one of the creative voices behind Starlite, a brand new Kickstarter-supported comic book series! Webb, along with co-writer Greg Smith and artist Brett Weldele, worked very hard to bring their sci-fi and rave culture-inspired series to life, and the Kickstarter campaign is ending in a few hours, so we’d like everyone to send them their support and well wishes! Click that link!

A look at Blake J. Harris' Console Wars - Rambling About Games #3

September 20, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Articles, RPC Games, Video Games, Editorial, Renegade Arcade

Neoplasmic here, with some thoughts on Blake J. Harris’ excellent non-fiction novel, Console Wars! Nostalgic, informative, and fast-paced to the point that I could barely put it down, Console Wars recounts the years-long battle for video game industry dominance between Nintendo (the big N, perennially in control of the market) and Sega (the scrappy, edgy underdog). Whichever one you owned or rooted for back then, the competition between both entities certainly resulted in an exciting time for those of us who remember the first Console War. Suit up, click the link, and be ready to enter the front lines!

It Ain't Over, Bub - X-Men X-travaganza #2

September 20, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Movies, RPC Capes, Spoilers, Podcast

Welcome to part two of an RPC Capes special, featuring our take on the second half (or thereabouts) of Fox’s X-Men film franchise! Jacob, Brock, Keona, and special guest host Millennial Mike from the Exiles Network podcast discuss the finer adamantium claw-points of The Wolverine, X-Men: Days of Future Past, X-Men: Apocalypse, Logan, Deadpool 2, Dark Phoenix, and New Mutants! It’s a long show, with a lot of chatter and opinions and tangents! Click that play button below, and enjoy the episode!

DC Fandome Meets The Boys - RPC Capes #1

September 17, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Comic Books, DC Universe, TV, RPC Capes

Greetings, citizens of Space Sector 2814, also known as Earth! This is a very premiere episode of RPC Capes, our superhero and comics podcast! Keona and Mike sat down to speak about the events of DC Fandome part 2, while also chatting about the CW superhero series like Legends of Tomorrow, Stargirl, and the upcoming Superman & Lois! Plus, some hot takes on Junkie XL’s score for Zack Snyder’s Justice League cut and John Ridley’s The Other History of the DC Universe, as well as tidbits on Harley Quinn, Doom Patrol, and Superman: Man of Tomorrow! Oh, and we talk about Amazon Prime’s original series, The Boys!

GPU Buyers Guide: Nvidia GeForce RTX 30 Series vs. AMD Radeon RX 6000 - RPC Tech #1

September 15, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Articles, RPC Tech, Editorial, Video Games, Renegade Arcade

Welcome to the first installment of RPC Tech, our new article series on the world of technology! Leading us off with an article on the latest GPUs from Nvidia and AMD is Randy, aka rKochi, the newest addition to the RPC family! He’s giving us the view from Hawaii on the most cutting edge GPUs known to mankind! Enjoy the article!

Party On, Dudes (But Not in a Place Where They Enslave the Indigenous People)! - Streaming Wars #4

September 14, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Movies, Streaming Wars, Movies

Welcome to another episode of the Streaming Wars, where we recap all the shots fired by Disney+, Netflix, Apple TV+, HBO Max, and Amazon Prime as they vie for the title of Best Streaming Service Ever! Join Keona, Jacob, Mike, Hayden, and special guest Tyler as they review a gaggle of new streaming films, including The One and Only Ivan, The Tax Collector, Radioactive, Bill & Ted Face the Music, Am American Pickle, Robin’s Wish, Mulan 2020, and more!

Animal Crackers: An Interview with Co-Directors Scott Christian Sava and Tony Bancroft - Tooned Up #15

September 10, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Tooned Up, RPC Animation, Animation

On this very special episode of Tooned Up, Mike and Cameron interview the directors of Netflix’s hit animated film, Animal Crackers! Scott Christian Sava and Tony Bancroft discuss their influences, the production of the movie, and some of the trials and tribulations they faced behind the scenes, especially regarding the distribution of the film.

This One's For You, Morph! - An X-Men X-travaganza, part 1

September 07, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Movies, Movies, Podcast

Part one of our X-Men franchise retrospective features Keona, Josh, Jacob, Brock, and special guest Millennial Mike from The Exiles Network reminiscing about six of Fox’s X-Men adaptations: X-Men, X2: X-Men United, X-Men: The Last Stand, X-Men Origins: Wolverine, X-Men: First Class, and Deadpool! Pop your claws with a crisp snikt! and let’s get started!

Glitching through Infinity on the way to Owl House - Tooned Up #14

September 04, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Animation, Tooned Up

Tooned Up episode 14 features reviews of Netflix’s Hoops, book 3 of HBO Max’s Infinity Train, Disney’s Owl House, Nickelodeon’s Glitch Techs, and The Great Pretender, a brand new original anime premiering on Netflix! Join Cameron and Mike as they analyze each of these shows, plus all the animation news that fits into your brain-module! Click that link!

Metallica's S&M2: The Sequel We've Always Needed - RPC Jukebox #1

August 31, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Jukebox, Music, Podcast

Mike, Keona, and guest host Nick talk about Metallica’s S&M 2, the sequel to the 1999 collaboration between the San Francisco Symphony Orchestra and the world-famous metal band! This is the first episode of RPC Jukebox, where we discuss the music and bands we love here at Renegade Pop Culture! So happy to kick this podcast series off with Metallica! Enjoy the episode!

We Are Vengeance! We Are The Knights! - A DC Fandome Special

August 24, 2020 by Neoplasmic in RPC Gaming, RPC Movies, DC Universe, RPC Capes

Welcome to our DC Fandome Special on the Renegade Pop Culture Podcast Network! After a day-long event featuring Warner Media and DC Comics’ best and brightest, Neoplasmic (Keona), Organoid Zero (Brock), The Captain (Mike), Kay-Rah (Kristal), and The Director (Josh) had a fantastic time discussing the announcements, reveals, panels, and trailers we saw on the show. We have a ton of stuff to cover, so let’s go!

These Feels... Are Not... TransPERPABLE! - Tooned Up #13

August 24, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Animation, Movies, Podcast, RPC Animation, RPC Podcast Network, Tooned Up, TV

The latest episode of Tooned Up is now here! Cam the Animation Guru is joined by our Captain, Mike, and extra special guest host, Cat! They give us the rundown of all the animation news that’s fit to print (or chat about), plus a review of Netflix’s Fearless, which maybe should have left well enough alone and been afraid. Heh. Finally, our terrific trio turn their gaze upon HBO Max’s animated series, Infinity Train! Enjoy the episode!

Mental Health Check-up #2 - A Free For All Venting Session

August 19, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Mental Health, Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games, Movies, Renegade Arcade

Welcome to the second episode of our Mental Health Checkup series here on the RPC Podcast Network! This episode was a bit different from the first one, in that we kept the format a bit looser and the discussion turned into more of a Free For All venting session, but the core message was still there: Whatever it is you’re dealing with, especially during these unprecedented and strange times, even though the path is dark and confusing… things will get better. The dawn will come again. Life, to paraphrase Dr. Ian Malcolm, will find a way. I know that may sound trite, especially for those going through the most horrible of circumstances, but just know that you can make it through, and as you’re struggling, you’ll always have the RPC crew cheering you on!

RPC 1 on 1, vol. 1 - An Interview with Michaela Lee, Cosplayer, Actress, and Model

August 17, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Podcast, RPC Podcast Network, Video Games, Renegade Arcade

Hello and welcome to the inaugural edition of Renegade Pop Culture’s interview show, tentatively titled RPC 1 on 1! This time, Neoplasmic (aka Keona) interviews cosplayer/model/actress Michaela Lee, also known as Mika Cosplay! Michaela’s an awesome, talented person with a background in business management who’s a huge fan of League of Legends, among many other games. She has well over a hundred thousand Instagram followers, which is amazing, considering that she’s only been cosplaying and modeling for just over a year! It was a pleasure to talk about her career and hobbies, and to share our common interests with each other. We hope you enjoy listening to our conversation!

Rambling About Games #2 - Halo Fades Away

August 13, 2020 by Neoplasmic in Articles, Video Games, Editorial, RPC Games, Rambling About Games, Renegade Arcade

Neoplasmic has some thoughts to share on one of his favorite video game franchises, Halo, particularly in light of the latest installment in the franchise’s delay. It’s the latest edition of Rambling About Games! It’s a long one, so please enjoy!